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LR54 BWK

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,548 mi
Last recorded50,548 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 BWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 50,548 miles

Rear exhaust mounts corroded

Under trays fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2017 50,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front wiper blades worn and split

Rear exhaust mounts corroded

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2016 47,411 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2015 44,378 miles

All tyres starting to crack.

Pass 19 Jul 2014 41,525 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 37,955 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 35,798 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 32,317 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 32,317 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

boot only opens on emergency key

wiring fault at rear boot wiring loom

Pass 6 Dec 2010 27,792 miles

All tyres outer walls are cracking, the off side front of which has a chip on the outer wall and the near side rear is under inflated

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Front brake pads apear half worn, discs slightly worn

Front tyres have inner and outer edge wear

Fail 6 Dec 2010 27,792 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All tyres outer walls are cracking, the off side front of which has a chip on the outer wall and the near side rear is under inflated

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Front brake pads apear half worn, discs slightly worn

Front tyres have inner and outer edge wear

Pass 2 Oct 2009 23,034 miles

All outer tyre walls starting to crack

Both front tyres have slight inner and outer edge wear

Front brake pads half worn

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Off side front outer tyre wall chipped

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 17,810 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 13,859 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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LR54 BWK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 57,472 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR54 BWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LR54 BWK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 October 2004.

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